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When Your Kids Outspell You: The Hidden Impact of Dyslexia on Parenting
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On this episode of The Untypical Parent, I’m sharing something personal about what it’s really like to parent with dyslexia. This is Part 1 of a two-part deep dive, and it's one I’ve wanted to do for a long time.
What’s in store?
Dyslexia touches so many areas of my life, far beyond reading and writing. As a parent, it shows up in ways that are often invisible—but very real. In this episode, I open up about my own experiences and how I’ve learned to adapt, talk openly with my kids, and build systems that work for us.
I talk about:
The moment my kids’ literacy skills outpaced mine—and how I handled that shift
Why logistics, memory, and planning can feel so overwhelming
How we’ve built a family culture around teamwork, not perfection
The power of being honest with my children
Letting go of shame and finding strength in difference
If you're a dyslexic parent, think you might be, or support families like mine, this episode is for you.
I'm Liz, The Untypical OT. I work with parents and carers in additional needs and neurodivergent families to support them with burnout, mental health and well-being. When we support parents, everyone benefits.
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Liz
I'm Liz, The Untypical OT. I work with parents and carers in additional needs and neurodivergent families to support them with burnout, mental health and well-being. When parents are supported, everyone benefits.
🔗 To connect with me, you find all my details on Linktree:
https://linktr.ee/the_untypical_ot
☕ If you’d like to support the podcast, you can buy me a coffee here:
https://buymeacoffee.com/the.untypical.ot
And if you'd like to contact me about the podcast and join the mailing list please email me at: [email protected]
Chapters
1. Introduction to Untypical Parent Talks (00:00:00)
2. Dyslexia's Impact on Parenting (00:00:58)
3. When Kids Outpace Parents (00:05:27)
4. Family Logistics and Memory Challenges (00:10:44)
5. Finding Balance as a Family (00:17:22)
6. Helpful Strategies and Part Two Preview (00:20:37)
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